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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
NOT LUCILLE
Set in 1931-32 Chambersburg, NJ, a suburb of Trenton, the third person narration stays close to 10-year-old Lucy who doesn’t like to be called Lucille. Her brain can’t seem to stop her from doing the wrong thing, especially in Miss … Continue reading
FLASH GORDON – THE GIRL FROM INFINITY
I have several friends and relatives with kids who love graphic novels. Several of their children won’t read anything except these pictured filled stories. I’m asked all the time by the adults what looks good in graphic novels for their … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 6/16/2025
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THREAT OF THE SPIDER by Michael P. Spradlin. Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd has The Beautiful Game, about family drama, soccer, and finding your team. Brenda @Log Cabin Library … Continue reading
THREAT OF THE SPIDER
The second book in THE WEB OF THE SPIDER series will have its debut on June 24th. No worries If you haven’t read RISE OF THE SPIDER, the first story that was released last September as they both read just … Continue reading
BENNY ON THE CASE
An engaging mystery with great characters and a setting we rarely see in novels: Newfoundland. Benny lives with his mom at the nursing home she manages. His best friend is Mr. Tom, an 86 year old resident. Benny has Mosaic … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 6/9/2025
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE INCORRUPTIBLES by Lauren Magaziner. Susan Uhlig is sharing another heart-wrenching book, Dan Gemeinhart’s THE HONEST TRUTH. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Nancy McCade with a … Continue reading
THE INCORRUPTIBLES
A new entry in stories where a training academy is the setting has an appealing addition with The Incorruptibles. Despite the enticing cover, the tale is best for older, experienced MG readers (ages 10-14). They will be able to handle … Continue reading
THE ANGEL PLAYER
Set in 1349 England, British author Andrew Beattie gives readers an engaging second story in his Tales From the Middle Ages series. A disease known as the Black Death hovers over the cast of characters. Twelve-year-old Will Hunter travels with … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 6/2/2025
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is taking part in the blog tour for the new MG novel, ARMANDO AND THE AMAZING ANIMAL RACE by Diana Schaffter. Read my review and be sure to enter the fantastic GIVEAWAY! Jennifer Bohnhoff reviews … Continue reading
Armando and the Amazing Animal Race (and a GIVEAWAY opportunity!)
I’m happy to be a part of the blog tour for this engaging new middle grade book, ARMANDO & THE AMAZING ANIMAL RACE. A fantastic GIVEAWAY follows my review. Twelve-year-old Aramando is the likeable narrator for the story. He and … Continue reading
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